Dangerous Heat over the South-Central and Southwest U.S. Through Next Week

Dangerous heat persists across the Desert Southwest through this weekend and across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley through at least the middle of next week. Numerous daily record high temperatures are expected through at least Tuesday for much of Texas and Oklahoma as well as portions of Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arizona. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Irwin/Barstow, Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (KBYS)

Lat: 35.28333° N Lon: 116.61667° W Elev: 2349.0 ft.

Clear

82°F

28°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed NNE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Aug 04:55 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Western Mojave Desert

Today
Sunny. Highs 104 to 107. Southwest winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 74 to 77. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 102 to 105. Southwest winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 74 to 77. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 103 to 106. West winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night Through Saturday
Mostly clear. Lows 76 to 79. Highs 104 to 107.



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301 AM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026
 
 

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